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Netflix has recently welcomed a strikingly powerful contemporary thriller that's regarded as amongst the finest cinema of this century.Featuring a Hollywood heavyweight delivering one of his most demanding performances, film enthusiasts have found themselves gripped by this exceptionally dark modern crime drama.Leading man Jake Gyllenhaal takes on the role of Lou Bloom, a deeply disturbed freelance videographer in the critically lauded Nightcrawler, which first premiered a decade ago in 2014.When the unstable drifter Lou witnesses a horrific road accident in Los Angeles, he encounters a world of stringers (freelance photojournalists) who flog recordings of local emergencies to television networks.As Lou's enterprise flourishes, both Rick and Nina quickly uncover the disturbing extremes ...

Narnia fans were swept up in a wave of nostalgia as the cast reunited to mark the 20th anniversary of the film, recreating a memorable photo alongside the director.The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, which premiered on 7 December 2005, was the first instalment in the captivating movie trilogy, based by the book series by C.S. Lewis.The film features William Moseley, Anna Popplewell, Skandar Keynes, and Georgie Henley as siblings Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy who discover a secret passage to the magical world of Narnia through a wardrobe. There, they join forces with Aslan the lion (voiced by Liam Neeson) to combat Jadis, the White Witch, played by Tilda Swinton.The movie was a box office hit, raking in $745 million globally against a $180 million budget, mak...

A beloved Audrey Hepburn film called “a feast for the eyes” by fans is available to watch for free on BBC iPlayer from today (Wednesday, 10th December).The acclaimed classic is still regarded as one of the Hollywood star’s most iconic films.Airing today on BBC Two from 1:35pm, it will then be made available on BBC iPlayer for a limited time.Funny Face features the silver screen legend as Jo Stockton, a bookshop assistant and philosophy enthusiast who’s scouted by fashion photographer Dick Avery (played by Fred Astaire) after his boss, magazine editor Maggie Prescott (Kay Thompson), sends him looking for models who can “think as well as they look”.Despite taking a cynical view on the industry, Jo reluctantly agrees to be whisked away to Paris and finds herself not only swept up by the wo...

The 90s disaster movie features one of Ireland'sbest-known actors, who made waves in the industry when he played the legendary James Bond – and it's set to appear on TV tonight.Released in 1997, this American movie features two acting legends, as Pierce Brosnan and Linda Hamilton take on action-packed roles in what became a box office hit. Although, decades later, it seems many have forgotten about just how good the film was, according to fans, and are pleasantly surprised when they return to the story.One viewer took to Rotten Tomatoes to say: "Very underrated 90’s gem. Despite its flaws, it's still a wonderfully fun disaster movie with a great cast." While another wrote: "A character-driven thriller with scientific accuracy. A rare treat in film. Add to that a great cast."The film fo...

Fans of Nicolas Cage will be thrilled to learn this action comedy is appearing on TV tonight for the perfect movie night in, filled with laughter.He's starred in huge blockbuster films like National Treasure, Ghost Rider, and Gone in 60 Seconds, but this is the only film where viewers can see the American actor playing himself. The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is a 2022 film jam-packed with action, where Cage plays a fictionalised version of himself.With a major supporting cast made up of Pedro Pascal, Sharon Horgan, Neil Patrick Harris and Tiffany Haddish, the Hollywood star's exaggerated personality is at the heart of the film. The story follows Cage as he's drowning in debt and accepts a huge million-pound job to attend the birthday of a billionaire, who happens to be his bigg...

Netflix's charming new romantic comedy is winning over audiences, though it may have slipped under your radar.Originating from South Africa, Love and Wine features Bridgerton's Masali Baduza as ambitious nursing trainee Amahle Philliso. As a working-class student, Amahle isn't impressed by the privileged rich kids in her city.Meanwhile, billionaire's son Ovee Sityebi (Ntobeko Sishi) lacks career aspirations and spends his days partying. However, when his father insists he join the family business, Ovee is determined to earn his place without relying on his name.So the 'nepo baby' switches lives with his less fortunate friend Nathi Maseko (Thandolwethu Zondi). The duo enrol for internships at a prestigious wine estate owned by Ovee's father and adopt each other's identities.During this i...

With the festive season in full swing, there's nothing many of us want to do more than cosy up indoors with a good Christmas film, but an option praised by many may have slipped under your radar. The film arrived on Netflix earlier this month, and it's been deemed a totally "underrated" movie for the festive season.If you're looking for a new film to watch, but want something different to the usual Christmas classics, it may be worth a go, as viewers have dubbed it a "masterpiece", even though it gets overlooked by many. It was brought to people's attention on Reddit, when a user asked: "What are some underrated Christmas movies? Movies that most people haven't heard of, but that are better than Hallmark?"People soon started making all sorts of suggestions, but one seems to have caught ...

I hate to sound like a bore but films today aren’t what they used to be. We can all relate to the experience of scrolling for ages through Netflix looking for a good new film, only to give up and settle for something that we’ve seen before. Ask most people of a certain age and they’ll say that the classics of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s were, on the whole, “better” than the ones being made today. It’s not just me saying this. Look at any list of the best films of all time on a film or cinema website and the recent decade or two will be under-represented, with classics from decades ago occupying most of the spots. It's a common theme on Reddit too.Not too long ago, Hollywood star Matt Damon explained one of the reasons for this. The A-list actor and film-maker said that, as the DVD has be...

The American musical rom-com made a lasting impression on viewers who saw the film almost 70 years ago, and viewers continue to love it to this day.Starring the late, great Hollywood legends Fred Astaire and Audrey Hepburn, Funny Face is considered a 'timeless' movie by many who continue to return to its charm. Full of recognisable songs and inspiring dance numbers, the movie loosely uses music from the Broadway musical of the same name, while the plot remains entirely different.A fan of the film shared on the review site Rotten Tomatoes: "Definitely one of Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire's finest performances, and it's so lovely and heartwarming. Even when it comes to music, it comes out as very lovely."The storyline follows Maggie Prescott, who is the Editor-in-Chief of the New York-b...

Film enthusiasts have been given a sneak peek at the upcoming romantic comedy featuring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya.The film is the brainchild of the creator behind one of 2023's standout films, The Drama, which sees the stars of The Batman and Spider-Man unite for a romantic-comedy drama.While it's set to hit US cinemas from 3 April 2026, a UK release date is yet to be announced.According to the brief synopsis, the plot unfolds days before a couple's wedding when their relationship is rocked by the discovery of unsettling truths about one another.The supporting cast includes Mamoudou Athie, Alana Haim and Hailey Gates, although character details remain under wraps.Penned and directed by Kristoffer Borgli, The Drama may not fit the typical romcom mould if his previous work is anything ...